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How it Works

For a taught degree: see the MSc pages

For a degree by research:

Day to day

Each postgraduate student has a supervisor (or joint supervisors) responsible for giving guidance on the research project. Typically there will be regular (weekly) meetings between the student and supervisor although supervisors are also available for consultation at other times as the need arises.

Each year a report is written by the student and this is reviewed internally. An internal meeting is held with the student to access progress and for the student to give feedback.

Computer facilities

As a PhD student you will be given a computer account in the department and have access to the departmental network of SUN computers. For those doing more intensive computations high-performance computing facities are available.

Library facilities

The university library contains a large number of books and journals, as well as providing access to a large number of databases and research tools. It is also possible for Heriot-Watt students to borrow books and journals from any of the Edinburgh University libraries.

Tutorials

Ph.D. students have the possibility to assist with the tutorial teaching of undergraduate students. In addition to providing extra income, this provides a valuable opportunity to gain some teaching experience.